4 best edge defenders in 2018 free agency

4 best edge defenders in 2018 free agency

The best trend in sports — outside of calling everything an RPO — is the changing position name revolution. There used to be a point guard, shooting guard, shooting forward, power forward, and center in basketball. Now teams play with a ball handler, wings, and bigs. That’s it. The NFL isn’t missing out on that revolution either. There used to be defensive tackles, defensive ends, outside linebackers — weakside and strong side –, inside linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties. Well that’s not the case anymore. Now we have edge players. These are essentially players who used to be called defensive ends or 3-4 outside linebackers. Now, just edge rushers. Seems to work. Here are those edge defenders who would be worth a look on the free agent market and their team from last year. It’s slim pickings.

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